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Compare coach and train for West Drayton to Cardiff
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from West Drayton to Cardiff among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 3m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, and a train costs an average of £59.
Distance: 188 km
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Compare prices and tickets West Drayton to Cardiff by coach or train
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Why should you book West Drayton to Cardiff trains with Omio?
Great Western Railway as well as Elizabeth Line offer trains services from West Drayton to Cardiff.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from West Drayton to Cardiff.
Why book with Omio vs Great Western Railway?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Great Western Railway, but also compare tickets for the likes of Elizabeth Line to find the best option for your trip from West Drayton to Cardiff.
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare Great Western Railway with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from West Drayton to Cardiff.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from West Drayton to Cardiff.
How far in advance should I book train tickets from West Drayton to Cardiff?
The best time to book your train from West Drayton to Cardiff is 49 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the West Drayton to Cardiff route.
Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from West Drayton to Cardiff per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from West Drayton to Cardiff.
Trains
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Overview: Train from West Drayton to Cardiff
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from West Drayton to Cardiff run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £59 but you can travel from only £25 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 03:54, the last at 22:38. The fastest train covers the 188 km distance in 2h 13m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £25
Distance 188 km |
Average train duration 2h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price £59 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 13m |
First train 3:54 |
Last train 22:38 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 28 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £25
Train companies: Great Western Railway, Elizabeth Line from West Drayton to Cardiff trainsGreat Western Railway, Elizabeth Line trains will get you between West Drayton and Cardiff from £25. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Great Western Railway
About
Great Western Railway is a train operating company in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London Paddington to the West of England, South Wales and the Cotswolds. It also operates services from London Paddington to Oxford, Reading and Bristol. It offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, air conditioning and catering services. The most popular routes for Great Western Railway are London Paddington to Bristol, Reading and Oxford.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 13m
Cheapest Price
£59
Great Western Railway frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
Two pieces of luggage and one piece of hand luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, dedicated luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, sandwiches. First Class at-seat service on some routes
Seat reservation
Optional seat reservations available for a fee. Free in First Class
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Elizabeth Line
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 0m
Cheapest Price
£113
Elizabeth Line frequency
16 a day
FAQs: West Drayton to Cardiff train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from West Drayton to Cardiff by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cardiff, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
The cost of a train ticket from West Drayton to Cardiff can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £59, while the average price tends to be around £75.
The train journey from West Drayton to Cardiff covers a distance of 188 km and takes approximately 2h 13m. Trains run 4 per day.
The train distance from West Drayton to Cardiff is 188 km.
The first train from West Drayton to Cardiff leaves at 3:54.
The last train from West Drayton to Cardiff departs at 22:38.
Trains from West Drayton to Cardiff run approximately 4 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from West Drayton to Cardiff.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from West Drayton to Cardiff.
To get from West Drayton to Cardiff, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
There is no night train service from West Drayton to Cardiff.
The train station in West Drayton that goes to Cardiff is West Drayton station (WDT), and it arrives at Cardiff Central (CDF).
The cheapest way to get from West Drayton to Cardiff is by coach, costing approximately £25.
Booking trains from West Drayton to Cardiff in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from West Drayton to Cardiff offers a mix of urban and rural landscapes, with scenic views of the English countryside and glimpses of the River Severn as you approach Wales.
A day trip from West Drayton to Cardiff is not feasible as the journey takes 2h 13m, and the frequency of trains is 4 per day over a distance of 188 km.
In Cardiff, you can enjoy performances at the Millennium Centre, explore the vibrant nightlife in the city centre, take a scenic boat tour around Cardiff Bay, and have an adventurous day at Cardiff International White Water. Visit Cardiff Market for shopping and dining, discover Cardiff Castle and St Fagans National Museum of History, explore Cardiff Bay's attractions, enjoy the National Museum Cardiff's collections, and relax in Bute Park.
Two to three days are ideal to explore Cardiff's main attractions, including Cardiff Castle, the National Museum Cardiff, and the revitalised Cardiff Bay area.
Yes, you can take the train from West Drayton to Cardiff.
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Important Stations and Airports in West Drayton and Cardiff
West Drayton
Cardiff
The major train station for departures in West Drayton is West Drayton. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at West Drayton for your trip from West Drayton to Cardiff.
Amenities at train station
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 19:40 Saturday 06:30 - 19:40 Sunday 08:10 - 15:30
Distance to city center
1 kmAccessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Accessibility Category B. This station has step free access to platforms 2,3,4 and 5. There is no step free access to platform 1. Staff ramp assistance is always available. Accessible seating is available on platforms 3&4
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located in the ticket hall on Station Approach.
- Accessible toilets: No
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Staff are available to assist from the first to last train.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: Temporary toilet facilities are based at the Warwick Road entrance to the station. These toilets are open from 05:00-21:00 Monday to Sunday
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: An accessible, heated waiting room is located on Platform 3.
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0343 222 1234
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
Public transport options for West Drayton
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop E outside station entrance (both directions) Click here for map
The major train station for arrivals in Cardiff is Cardiff Central. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Cardiff Central for your journey to Cardiff from West Drayton.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDining
ATM
TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Bike RentalCar Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi in the station.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: News agent and convenience store
Parking
- Car Park: Brewery Car park
Dining
- Gourmet Coffee Bar & Kitchen
- Pret a Manger
- Tesco Express
Taxis
- Taxi: Taxi rank is on the right as you exit the main station entrance
Accessibility
- There is step-free access in the whole station. There are also ramps for train access and elevators in the station.
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 to 8. The National Key toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a radar key and are only available during staffing hours.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National Key/Accessible toilets are located in the East Subway near the lifts and on Platform 8; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key and are only available during staffing hours.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
- Clayton Hotel Cardiff
- Cardiff Marriott Hotel
- Travelodge Cardiff Central
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: On platforms 1/2, 3/4, 6/7 and 8.
Ticket Office
- Mon - Fri: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sat: 05:40 - 21:30
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:30
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: East end of platforms 1 and 2, 3 and 4, 6 and 7 - also at the front and rear of the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Cardiff Central
- Commuter rail lines: City Line, Rhondda Line, Rhymney Line, Valley Line, South Wales Main Line
- Train lines: Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the rear car park (Penarth Road entrance)
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityHotelLost and Found OfficeBike ParkingBike Rentalinformation
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B. The platform has level access from Bute Street and Lloyd George Avenue.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine(s) take cash, and major debit and credit cards.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Cardiff Bay
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop outside the station.
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the bus stop close to the station entrance on Bute Street
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